Manual mouth mask with ribbon

How do I put on my mouth mask?

How do I wash my mouth mask?

• wash before first use (60°C)
• wash at 60°C after each use (remove any filter first and wash with it or in case of disposables: throw it away), preferably not on an eco setting as this usually means washing at a slightly lower temperature
• In a laundry bag, the ribbons are less likely to wear out
• Will survive an occasional trip in the dryer, but as with any fabric, the mask will wear less if dried on the laundry rack

Mouth masks are not a substitute for social distancing, hand washing and other measures. They are, however, a complement. Always follow the latest official guidelines. We do our best to keep our site up-to-date but the info below may be dated.

Also, how do I wash my hands?

Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees is not only a great song for CPR, but also for washing your hands:

How do I use a mouth mask?

• not touching your face, by wearing a mask you are much more aware of this
• disperse your own saliva droplets when talking, etc. much less
• to some extent keep out drips from outside, however, it is no guarantee against contamination and must always be supplemented with the other prescriptions and measures!

It may also be pleasant not to wash your mouth mask with strong-smelling detergent, since you'll be nose pressed into it the whole time.

Practical:

1. wash your hands before setting up
2. Only touch the ribbons, not the mask itself
   
3. put your head through the loop with the mask part in the front and the loop in the back as high as possible on your neck
   
4. pull the ribbons and make sure the mask part is over your nose, mouth and chin
5. pull the ribbons back and attach them to the back of your head
6. when putting on the mask, you may of course touch the outside of the mask for a moment to set it properly, make sure it fits your face as snugly as possible and there are as few openings as possible at the sides or top (although air will always escape along the sides with non-medical masks, as it is the path of least resistance)
   
7. replace it if it is damp or dirty
8. continue to stay off it until you can take it off again and throw it straight into the wash, preferably in a sealed bag
9. wash your hands after dropping off

Wash an already worn mask first (60°C, non-eco setting) before wearing it again. Store a washed mask in a clean place, touching only the ribbon. If it is not possible to wash at a high temperature, iron the mask at a high temperature, using steam if possible.

Be sure to watch the video from maakjemondmasker.be, it goes over the most important things:

 

The science behind mouth masks

Are you interested in the scientific research already done on mouth masks? Science Sam to the rescue! The video is extensive but includes a handy table of contents. ;-)

 

Love each other, take good care of yourself and each other ❤️

And wash your hands!